He was born Dec. 23, 1938, in Celina to Lawrence and Mabel Now Koontz. His mother survives, and his father is deceased. He married Madonna Spohn, who survives in Celina.

Also surviving are two sons, Kevin (Jessica) Koontz, Celina, and Kerry (Amy) Koontz, Van Wert; a sister, Joan Stetler, Rockford; and three grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother-in-law, Dick Stetler.

He graduated from Celina High School in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Key Bank in Celina after 30 years. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post 5713, American Legion Post 210 and the Moose & Elks Lodge, all of Celina. He was a Celina Lake Festival Committee member and a Celina Athletic Booster.

A graveside memorial service with military honors by the VFW and the American Legion Post of Celina is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina, the Rev. Dave Rushton officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery in Celina.